The Northern Regional Minister, Mr Ali Adolf John Nburidiba, has urged public service workers at the var­ious departments and institutions to remain neutral and professional in the discharge of their duties.

He asked them to refrain from partisan politics which can influ­ence their decision-making.

Mr Nburidiba made the call in Tamale yesterday, when he interacted with the heads of the various departments in the region to familiarise himself with them.

He said "as public servants your primary goal is to derive opportunities that can benefit the state and the people you serve rather than any political party ideology".